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Outbound fromChester-le-Street to Stafford by train
It takes an average of 5h 3m to travel from Chester-le-Street to Stafford by train, over a distance of around 143 miles (231 km). There are normally 17 trains per day travelling from Chester-le-Street to Stafford and tickets for this journey start from £128 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:33 | |
| Departure station | Chester-le-Street | |
| Arrival station | Stafford | |
| Journey time | From 3h 38m | |
| Distance | 143 miles (231 km) | |
| Frequency | 17 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £128 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway |
Taking the train from Chester-le-Street to Stafford in 3 hours 38 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Chester-le-Street to Stafford? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 5 hours 3 minutes to travel the 143 miles (231 km) from Chester-le-Street to Stafford by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 38 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 17 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or TransPennine Express to Stafford. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Chester-le-Street to Stafford in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £128.00. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Stafford by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Chester-le-Street to Stafford
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